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POWW 112: A Furniture Link Party

October 30, 2012 by Cassie 36 Comments

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Happy POWW!  I am writing this post Saturday, just in case we lose power Monday… I want to make sure it’s up and ready.  I am scheduling ahead of time because when natural disaster strikes, it’s important to fill the bath tub with water, make sure all your laundry is done, stock up on non-perishable foods, and get your blog ready. 🙂

UPDATE:  All is well here!  We fared the worst of the storm and did not lose power!  We spent the day yesterday with all four of us home, and I spent a good amount of time working on Christmas crafts for the barn with my assistant, Emmy.  We also spent a better part of the morning looking for Jake…. if you have been reading this blog for a while, this is a repeat of what happened when I was at Haven.  Chris took the dogs out, Jake saw deer.  It was cold and raining and I was freaking out…. Chris drove around and looked for him.  I drove around and looked for him and after an hour I came home and said to Chris, “Your turn to go look. Don’t come  home without my dog.”  20 minutes later he called and told me to start a warm bath and have towels ready.   He spent the rest of the day resting and licking sore paws, but he is OK.  Thank goodness.  So that was the worst of it for us!  Kids are home from school again and we plan to relax today and stay home again.

Last week I found this dresser at one of my favorite thrift shops.  It needed some de-smelling and love.

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 I aired it out with baking soda in the drawers for a couple days.  Then I used a solution of water and vinegar to wipe it down.  It still smelled slightly odd to me, so I repeated that process again.  Once it was clean and fresh, I got to work.

I started to remove the knobs, but It appeared that they had been reinstalled when the dresser had once been wet and I couldn’t get them out without bending, so I decided to leave them in and paint over them.
I proceeded to use my orbital sander to give the dresser a light sanding all over to clean it and prep it for Old White chalk paint.  I gave it two coats, and then again used the orbital sander to distress it at the edges, and then finished off with a wet rag, which I have found works well for distressing chalk paint  I finished it off with a clear wax for protection, buffed it, and voila!

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I love the green peeking through!

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I have not painted a “shabby chic” piece in quite some time and I think this one fits the name perfectly!

Now it’s your turn to share your own furniture projects!

RULES:
1. Your post must be a completed original project and must be a furniture redo or build.
2. Your post must be new to my parties- do not link something you have shared on this blog before.
3. You must be a follower or subscriber to party here.
4. No etsy shops or the like!
5. You must place my button or a text link in your post or sidebar.
6. Leave others some comment love!

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  1. Courtney says

    October 30, 2012 at 10:04 am

    that dresser is soooo much better!!
    My goodness i wish i was as organized as you!! You are so good to us – even in the midst of a hurricane you think about us 🙂
    Beautiful Cassie…you are very appreciated! xx

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  2. Laura from Top This Top That says

    October 30, 2012 at 10:35 am

    hope you guys are weathering the storm okay and everyone is staying safe!

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  3. daisypetals says

    October 30, 2012 at 11:02 am

    Cassie, Thanks so much for hosting! Even in the midst of a hurricane?! Life to the full, Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle

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  4. Rita says

    October 30, 2012 at 12:16 pm

    OH THANK GOODNESS you found Jake!! that’s such an aweful feeling for all of you guys not to mention him. I’m sure he’ll get the love he needs to recoop that’s for sure!! (extra treats). Glad you are all doing well and so glad I was able to join the party!

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  5. Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door says

    October 30, 2012 at 12:22 pm

    Glad everyone is safe and sound! Poor Jake – I have a beagle that does the same thing. Makes my heart stop every time!!

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  6. Helen says

    October 30, 2012 at 12:27 pm

    I’m so happy you found your dog! 🙂
    That dresser is so sweet! I’m usually not a huge fan of painted hardware but girl you made this work! Love it. I will be linking up later.

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  7. [email protected] says

    October 30, 2012 at 12:38 pm

    The dresser looks fabulous!! Nice job winning the war against pulls that wouldn’t come off…always frustrating. Thanks for hosting and I’m SO happy that Jake is home!

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  8. Dana Frieling says

    October 30, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    I’m so glad to hear things weren’t too bad. Totally cracking up that you had your post ready “just in case.” You’re one dedicated blogger, my friend!

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  9. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says

    October 30, 2012 at 12:46 pm

    Love that dresser and glad you kept the original pulls – she’s really pretty! And more importantly, glad you are all safe and sound, including Jake!

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  10. Kirby Dunton Carespodi says

    October 30, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    Give Jake a hug for me! Also–it figure that I FINALLY have a project to post and I can’t, because I’m at school. BUT I have next Tuesday off, and I will make up for lost time.

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  11. DecorandtheDog says

    October 30, 2012 at 1:10 pm

    Oh, Jake. Silly puppy.

    Enjoy your hurricane day!

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  12. pam {simple details} says

    October 30, 2012 at 1:37 pm

    Thanks so much for thinking of us, it wouldn’t be the same without our daily dose of P & P ~ glad to hear ‘everyone’ is home safe!

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  13. Terri says

    October 30, 2012 at 1:52 pm

    Such a cool dresser…love how it turned out!! Glad to hear you weathered the storm without any harm!!

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  14. Julia @ 551Eastdesign says

    October 30, 2012 at 2:06 pm

    I’m so glad you all are doing well!!

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  15. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    October 30, 2012 at 2:45 pm

    Glad you’re faring well in the storm! Thanks for the deodorizing tips-I’ve used charcoal in the drawers before for a few days but it’s good to have some other options!

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  16. Dear Emmeline says

    October 30, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    glad Jake is safe back at home! we lost power so we’re hanging out at my parents with all our perishables! :p Your dresser looks so cute now. I think it is the exact same shape as the olive and gold one I have at Stylish Patina.

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  17. Junky Vagabond says

    October 30, 2012 at 2:49 pm

    Good to hear you didn’t lose power either! Just lots of wind and rain around here.

    Cute dresser – I like the color peeking through too!

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  18. Andrea says

    October 30, 2012 at 2:59 pm

    So glad everyone is safe and sound. I’m sure the family time is great (for a short period of time) Ha. Love the dresser and the way the green shows through. Great job.

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  19. freddyandpetunia says

    October 30, 2012 at 3:41 pm

    So happy to hear you’re all safe–including Jake!
    Luv how you distracted yourself in the storm!
    Catherine

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  20. MINHA VIDA DE CAMPO says

    October 30, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    Lindas, adoro pintar e dar uma vida nova aos moveis antigos.
    Tenha uma ótima semana.

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  21. The Far Fifty says

    October 30, 2012 at 3:43 pm

    Thanks for hosting, glad you’re safe!

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  22. Good Time Charlie says

    October 30, 2012 at 3:49 pm

    So glad your power stayed on, but I am so sorry your Jake ran away again, he is just adventurous! I would rather have my power go out than have my dog missing. So sorry!
    On a happy note, I love your dresser. I forgot about distressing with a wet rag, I think it actually makes the piece look like the paint wore away more naturally than sanding. Great work, and great tips for getting rid of odd smells.

    My kitchen table is covered with crafts for this weekend’s PFM. I feel like I didn’t get to enjoy Halloween, I have thrown myself headlong into the Christmas mode because people start shopping Christmas that 1st weekend in November big time! (Or at least I hope it was as good, if not better as last year’s sale!)

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  23. Carmel @ Our Fifth House says

    October 30, 2012 at 3:58 pm

    Thanks for the info on removing smells. I’ve passed up pieces because they smelled so bad and I wasn’t sure how to get the stink out. ha! I love this makeover! And so glad you all stayed safe and your pup is okay!

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  24. Becolorful says

    October 30, 2012 at 4:27 pm

    Happy to hear you are no real worse for the wear. Thanks for hosting.
    p

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  25. Ali Richardson says

    October 30, 2012 at 5:12 pm

    SO happy that Jakey is home safe (for his sake and for Chris’). Love that shabby chic dresser 🙂
    Love u!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  26. Athena at Minervas Garden says

    October 30, 2012 at 6:18 pm

    Hi Cassie: Thank you for hosting the party–it’s my first time participating. I love your dresser redo–beautiful new color, and I like that you can see some of the older color peeking through–it’s very nice.

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  27. Lisa @ Turning Tables says

    October 30, 2012 at 6:50 pm

    Pretty dresser (and I hate that furniture holds in stink — so annoying). I am so glad you are safe and all together and that Jake came back unharmed. Silly pup! Love u! Have a great day.

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  28. Allison says

    October 30, 2012 at 6:54 pm

    Glad you are all safe and that sweet Jake is home! Great job on the dresser. I’ve been struggling with getting some funky smells out of one I’m working on. I’ve tried coffee grounds which helped a bit but not enough. Thanks for sharing your tips!

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  29. Heidi @ Decor & More says

    October 30, 2012 at 8:31 pm

    She’s sooooo purty!
    Glad you fared okay in the storm — I know things will be disrupted for a few days so maybe you can enjoy it a little!
    xo Heidi

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  30. Laurie says

    October 30, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    what a beautiful redo, she looks like you’ve given her a new dress, just lovely, I just found you today from another blogging friend and I’m your newest follower!

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  31. Anne says

    October 31, 2012 at 1:11 am

    I was thinking about you and your family, so glad you posted and are ok. Love the dresser and thanks for stopping by my blog.
    Anne

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  32. Kathryn Ferguson Griffin says

    October 31, 2012 at 3:55 am

    So glad you fared well through the storm. Not linking up this week…nothing finished. Boo. Just over to visit. Wishing you a grand week. Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  33. Bella says

    October 31, 2012 at 2:09 pm

    Great dresser! I love the little hints of green here and there. Happy to hear Jake is home safe and sound!

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  34. Denise at PinkPostcard. says

    October 31, 2012 at 9:31 pm

    glad you guys are ok, and your pooch too. I lost Bella for about an hour a couple weeks ago- that is the worst feeling. I’m so glad he’s home safe and sound. Thanks for hosting 🙂

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  35. Simply Salvaged Restoration says

    October 31, 2012 at 10:43 pm

    I recently had to defunk a desk myself, you did a great job! Thanks for hosting another linky party!

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  36. Jittu dhiman says

    November 2, 2012 at 11:51 am

    We offer the latest home styles with shabby chic, French and English country furniture and shabby chic furniture with special ranges of limed oak and antiqued painted items to enhance the ambience of your home.

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